Elizabeth Harper is a former drama student from Los Angeles, USA. Harper also pursued a solo career as an indie rock singer-songwriter. She released a studio album Elizabeth Harper in 2004 (2005 in the UK and 2006 in Japan). After the producer Mark Richardson remixed a song, she preferred Richardson’s version to the original, and the two eventually reconvened in Brooklyn. They began fusing Harper’ songs with sampled drumbeats and synthesized instruments and named the collaboration Class Actress. Later, multi-instrumentalist/engineer Scott Rosenthal joined the group.
In 2010, Class Actress released the 5-track EP Journal of Ardency on Chris Taylor’s (of Grizzly Bear) Terrible Records.
In October 2011, the band released the debut album Rapprocher (meaning "to come closer" in French) on Carpark Records. The album received many positive reviews. The single "Weekend" supported the album.
Official site: http://classactress.tumblr.com
More Than You
Class Actress Lyrics
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Come over here, beautiful distraction
I never wanted anything more than I want you
I never wanted anything more than I want you
You got me overthinking
New York City drinking
Never wanted nothing like I want you
What if I'm just saying
Never wanted more than I want
Nothing, nothing more than you
Not enough hours in the night
Not enough hours in the night
More than you
Not enough hours in the night
Nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing
Come over here, I never had a choice and I'm high
So whatcha feel? Cause there's a little poison in all of us
Never wanted anything more than I want you
Never wanted anything more than I want you
You got me overthinking
New York City drinking
Never wanted nothing like I want you
My mind isn't playing
What if I'm just saying
Never wanted more than I want
Nothing, nothing more than you
More than you
Nothing, nothing more than you
More than you
Not enough hours in the night
Not enough hours in the night
Not enough hours in the night
No, there's nothing, nothing, nothing
Not enough hours in the night
Not enough hours in the night
Not enough hours in the night
No, there's nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing
You got me overthinking
New York City drinking
Never wanted nothing like I want you
My mind isn't playing
What if I'm just saying
Never wanted more than I want
Nothing, nothing more than you
Not enough hours in the night
Not enough hours in the night
More than you
Not enough hours in the night
Nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing
You got me overthinking
New York City drinking
Never wanted nothing like I want you
My mind isn't playing
What if I'm just saying
Never wanted more than I want
Nothing, nothing more than you
Not enough hours in the night
Not enough hours in the night
More than you
Not enough hours in the night
Nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing
You got me overthinking
New York City drinking
Never wanted nothing like I want you
My mind isn't playing
What if I'm just saying
Never wanted more than I want
Nothing, nothing more than you
Not enough hours in the night
Not enough hours in the night
More than you
Not enough hours in the night
Nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing
You got me overthinking
New York City drinking
Never wanted nothing like I want you
My mind isn't playing
What if I'm just saying
Never wanted more than I want
Nothing, nothing more than you
Not enough hours in the night
Not enough hours in the night
More than you
Not enough hours in the night
Nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing
The song "More Than You" by Class Actress is a love song with a strong emphasis on desire and the intensity of emotions. The lyrics speak directly to the person the singer desires, asking them to come closer and acknowledging the intoxicating effect they have on her. The repetition of the phrase, "never wanted anything more than I want you," emphasizes the all-consuming nature of her desire, and the use of the words "overthinking" and "New York City drinking" suggest that the singer is caught up in a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions, likely due to the intensity of her attraction to the other person.
The line "Not enough hours in the night" is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's longing for the other person and her desire to spend all of her time with them. This sentiment is echoed in the final lines of the song, where the singer repeats "more than you" several times, indicating that her desire for the other person is greater than anything else in her life.
Overall, "More Than You" is a passionate love song filled with intense desire and emotion, highlighting the all-consuming nature of attraction and the desire to be close to the person you love.
Line by Line Meaning
Come over here, beautiful
Addressing the person being spoken to, asking them to come closer
Come over here, beautiful distraction
Asking the person being spoken to who may be distracting, to come closer
I never wanted anything more than I want you
Expressing that the singer's desire for the person being spoken to is incredibly strong
You got me overthinking
The person being spoken to is causing the artist to overthink
New York City drinking
Drinking in the city of New York may be related to the context of overthinking and desire for the person being spoken to
Never wanted nothing like I want you
Reiterating the strength of the singer's desire for the person being spoken to
My mind isn't playing
The singer is conveying that they are serious in their intentions and desire
What if I'm just saying
The artist is questioning whether their words are genuine or not
Not enough hours in the night
The artist feels that there is not enough time to spend with the person being spoken to
More than you
The artist feels that their desire for the person being spoken to exceeds the person's desire for them
Come over here, I never had a choice and I'm high
The singer is expressing that they feel they have no control over their desire for the person being spoken to and that they may be under the influence of substances
So whatcha feel? Cause there's a little poison in all of us
The artist is asking how the person being spoken to feels and suggesting that everyone has something that may be perceived as negative or harmful within them
No, there's nothing, nothing, nothing
The singer is denying that anything else matters more to them than the person being spoken to
Contributed by Alex P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mango Drip
sending creative energy your way! just discovered you in 2020. u on repeat girl! <3
Sky Ink
Love this so much, been your fan since I first heard your songs on Adult Swim, keep it up girl
Patrick Batemans Waifu
same af
Affan
Same here, can we talk about this song sky..!!?
Toini Alatervo
absolutely amazing song! Her voice is liquid gold ♡
T.D. McCarty
How have I gone so long not hearing of this womans beautiful hypnotic music! Thank Barry!
Farilyn Monroe
so in love with this song! can't seem to get enough of it!
Christian Lee
Love her sassy classy style, her gorgeous fringe that she uses to conceal her eyes leaving only her red lipstick to speak her taste. Her outfit at 2:19-2:22 and that card throw. So suggestive and seductive... diggin the vintage synths as always...#perfection.
Yesley Adan
La ame desde que escuche keep you en Chronicles ! ≧﹏≦ me alegra que se le comienze a conocer mas!♡
clayton
Som gostoso de ouvir....